Please be advised that according to the tradition of the Armenian Church, members of the congregation are strongly reminded to refrain from walking in and out of the Sanctuary while services are in progress. You are especially reminded not to do so during Reading of Lections until the Creed is recited, The Chalice Procession,The Hymn “Der Voghormia,” Singing of Hayr Mer – Lord’s Prayer, and During the Sermon. Please, wait in the vestibule until such time when it is proper to enter the Sanctuary.

Welcome to Parishioners and Friends -Today is Palm Sunday, which falls this year on March 29th, 2015 and marks the end of the Lenten period. On this day the ACYOA will host the traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon and celebration of youth. We hope that all of you came together as a family to share the joy of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem and to encourage our youth by sharing in the luncheon they have prepared for our parish.

Altar Flowers- The Flowers adorning the altar today are presented to the glory of God by Fr. Aren Jebejian in honor of all Diramayrs.

Let us remember and ask God’s Blessings for our parishioners, who are ill at home, in a hospital or nursing home. Let us continue with our prayers for:

Yn. Shoushan Hazarian

David Chan

Benjamin Manoyan

Alyce Schaffer

Georgia Calistro

Violet Koresian

Mark Nahabedian

Lisa Schaffer

Baby Jack Fleege

Agnes Eghoian

Joshua Najarian

Ted Woosley

Baby Tiffany Marie

Fransuhi Karachorlu

Judy Pierce

Agnes Vartabedian

Edith Bata

Alla Krivens

Ramon Prats

Michael Levitzje

Helen Kuefner

Elizabeth Krikorian

Luke Michaels

We ask that we be notified when a name should be removed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Prayer Requests - For those who requestHokehankisd (Requiem Service)or to enter a loved one's name on the prayer list,please call the church by Thursday of that week for printing in the Sunday bulletin. Requiem Service may take place during the entire year (including Lent) except for the 5 Tabernacle Feast Days.

Palms for Palm Sunday-The Pastor and Parish Council gratefully acknowledge and thank all who so generously donated Palms to the church for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday is ACYOA day throughout our Diocese and our own Shant Paklaian, as a member of ACYOA Central Council is speaking at St. David Armenian Church, Boca Raton, Florida.

Nicene Creed:Together, we shall recite the Nicene Creed (The Profession of Our Faith) on Pages 18-19 of the Divine Liturgy Book found in the pews.

Care, Maintenance and Cost of the “Light of St. Gregory” - Our thanks to the Babikian Family for taking the responsibility of the cost of Keeping "The Light of St. Gregory" illuminated for the month of March. Our thanks to Fr. Aren Jebejian for taking the responsibility of Keeping "The Light of St. Gregory" illuminated at the stained glass window for the month of March in Honor of his Uncle Ara Basherian's 80th Birthday.

Forget me not Centennial Pins - St. Gregory has commemorative pins in the shape of the Forget Me Not Flower. The cost is $5.00 each.

ON SALE NOW - To Purchase your 50th Anniversary Cookbook call the church office at 773-637-1711 or pick one up during Felowship hour. The cost per book is $25.00.

When the Need Arises - Get in Touch With the Church Office - Before making any preparations, in choosing date and time for Weddings and Baptisms, please be sure to contact Fr. Aren Jebejian. All Sacraments must be arranged at least three months ahead. Other church related matters, such as hospital and home visitations and counseling, should be made first with Fr. Aren. In order to invite clergy from other churches, arrangements must be made through the church office.

New Standing Committee- As was proposed at the 2015 Parish Assembly, the parish council has set the date of April 14th at 7:30pm. for the formation of a standing committee to explore the future of St. Gregory. All who are interested in serving, please contact Fr. Aren or Parish Council Chairman Arden Karian.

On Monday Fr. Aren will be in the Church office from 2:00 - 5:00pm.and Wednesday from 10:00 - 3:00pm.